'Sissinghurst and Greece': In Conversation
An afternoon of expert-led talks exploring diplomat Harold Nicolson’s role in the fortunes of post-war Greece and how, in turn, Greece inspired the iconic design of his home at Sissinghurst.
In celebration of our current exhibition ‘Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece’, join us for an afternoon of talks with leading experts from the Classics Department of King's College London and the National Trust.
Explore the significant connections between diplomat Harold Nicolson and leading figures of 20th century Greece, and uncover how they inspired the creation of the home and garden here at Sissinghurst Castle.
‘Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece’ is sponsored by The Centre for Hellenic Studies at King's College London.
Exact talk timings will be confirmed soon.
Featured talks include:
- ‘Venizelos & Sissinghurst’ by Koraes Professor Gonda Van Steen: Examining the effect of Harold's close relationship with Greek Prime Minister Venizelos on modern Greece and Sissinghurst
- CANCELLED: - ‘George Seferis & his English Friends’ by Emeritus Koraes Professor Sir Roderick Beaton: The relationship between Harold and this Nobel Prize winning poet and diplomat
- ‘A Political Humbug: the Delian Altars at Sissinghurst’ by National Trust Curator Dr Jerzy Kierkuc-Bielinksi: Exploring the familial history behind the antique altars in the Delos garden
Your ticket also gives you entry to the garden from 4pm once the event finishes. Car parking charges still apply.
If you arrive *before* the event and want to explore the garden, you will need to pay for entry at Visitor Reception.
This event takes place upstairs in the Oast Exhibition Space.
Please note:
- Make your way to the Oast Exhibition Space in time for the start at 1:30pm.
- There is no step-free access to the event space in the Oast Exibition Space. There is a wooden handrail on either side of the small flight of steps.
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An afternoon of expert-led talks exploring diplomat Harold Nicolson’s role in the fortunes of post-war Greece and how, in turn, Greece inspired the iconic design of his home at Sissinghurst.
In celebration of our current exhibition ‘Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece’, join us for an afternoon of talks with leading experts from the Classics Department of King's College London and the National Trust.
Explore the significant connections between diplomat Harold Nicolson and leading figures of 20th century Greece, and uncover how they inspired the creation of the home and garden here at Sissinghurst Castle.
‘Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece’ is sponsored by The Centre for Hellenic Studies at King's College London.
Exact talk timings will be confirmed soon.
Featured talks include:
- ‘Venizelos & Sissinghurst’ by Koraes Professor Gonda Van Steen: Examining the effect of Harold's close relationship with Greek Prime Minister Venizelos on modern Greece and Sissinghurst
- CANCELLED: - ‘George Seferis & his English Friends’ by Emeritus Koraes Professor Sir Roderick Beaton: The relationship between Harold and this Nobel Prize winning poet and diplomat
- ‘A Political Humbug: the Delian Altars at Sissinghurst’ by National Trust Curator Dr Jerzy Kierkuc-Bielinksi: Exploring the familial history behind the antique altars in the Delos garden
Your ticket also gives you entry to the garden from 4pm once the event finishes. Car parking charges still apply.
If you arrive *before* the event and want to explore the garden, you will need to pay for entry at Visitor Reception.
This event takes place upstairs in the Oast Exhibition Space.
Please note:
- Make your way to the Oast Exhibition Space in time for the start at 1:30pm.
- There is no step-free access to the event space in the Oast Exibition Space. There is a wooden handrail on either side of the small flight of steps.
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